as in hairstyles
a style or arrangement of hair
he hopes the new haircut will make him look more mature for the job interview
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Recent Examples of haircuts
Instead of focusing on the defense industrial base, the upcoming national defense strategy, or preparing to face threats across the Indo-Pacific and Europe, Hegseth talked about fitness tests and haircuts, coming across as pedantic for a room of seasoned commanders, the staffer said.
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Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
Halle Berry and Sabrina Elba both opted for shaggy brown haircuts; the former, a highlighted bob, and the latter, a mid-length single-tone with textured bangs.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
This means regular haircuts are essential for multiple reasons.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
To mark the start of Plebe Summer, approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshmen in the Class of 2029 take part in Induction Day which involves In-processing, medical exams, uniform fittings, haircuts, and learning to salute.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Later seasons would see Lady Mary in looser silhouettes, short bob haircuts, and flapper glamour.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
But in the meantime, have a scroll through some of the best fall rom-com haircuts to inspire your next salon trip.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
In fact, Martínez speaks with pride about the fact that, over the past couple of years, Alcaraz has gone to him exclusively for his haircuts.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Two slack-jawed, bare- foot drummers are wailing a caveman beat in unison—their syncopation and their short, efficient haircuts mark them as obvious members of a cult.
—Pat Blashill, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
Halle Berry and Sabrina Elba both opted for shaggy brown haircuts; the former, a highlighted bob, and the latter, a mid-length single-tone with textured bangs.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
This means regular haircuts are essential for multiple reasons.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
To mark the start of Plebe Summer, approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshmen in the Class of 2029 take part in Induction Day which involves In-processing, medical exams, uniform fittings, haircuts, and learning to salute.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Later seasons would see Lady Mary in looser silhouettes, short bob haircuts, and flapper glamour.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
But in the meantime, have a scroll through some of the best fall rom-com haircuts to inspire your next salon trip.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
In fact, Martínez speaks with pride about the fact that, over the past couple of years, Alcaraz has gone to him exclusively for his haircuts.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Two slack-jawed, bare- foot drummers are wailing a caveman beat in unison—their syncopation and their short, efficient haircuts mark them as obvious members of a cult.
—Pat Blashill, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haircuts
Noun
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In recent years, pop culture has brought perm hairstyles back to the conversation via those wanting a perm for specific trendy reasons.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The The Naked Gun star debuted not one but two new hairstyles while in Paris, starting with a fresh, coppery hair color.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Idomeneo himself appears as a park ranger, complete with Greek motifs on his shorts, while other cast members parade in sailor outfits and bouffant hairdos.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
22 Aug. 2025
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Yet, Nancy Wilson also spoke a bit, recalling the band’s questionable hairdos and other memories from the MTV-slick ’80s.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Some older Americans, staring down potential Social Security benefit cuts, might look to access the program as soon as possible.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The funding crunch has led to program and service cuts, according to a February 2025 survey of 75 programs by End Abuse and the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault that is referenced in the homicide report.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Haircuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haircuts. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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